Entry List Men's 2025 ASB Classic headlined by Ben Shelton, Alejandro Tabilo and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 at 17:13

The entry list for the ATP 250 ASB Classic has been revealed, with the tournament headlined by Ben Shelton (No. 21), Alejandro Tabilo (No. 23), and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (No. 31). The event is scheduled to take place during the second week of the season, from January 6 to January 12, 2025. It will serve as the final preparation opportunity for ATP stars ahead of the Australian Open.

The action will feature several young stars among the seeds, including Flavio Cobolli (No. 32) and Alex Michelsen (No. 31). South American talent will also be prominent, led by defending champion Tabilo, along with Argentinians Francisco Cerúndolo (No. 30) and Sebastián Báez (No. 27).

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However, the competition will be tough, with several contenders aiming to start their year on a high note. The draw notably does not include any top-20 players, as most are already preparing in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam of the year.

Shelton, the tournament’s first seed, has no commitments in the season’s opening week and will make his 2025 debut in Auckland, a situation mirrored by Argentina’s Cerúndolo, who is also skipping the first week’s events.

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Beyond the seeded players, several competitors have a strong chance to improve their rankings early in the season in what appears to be an open draw. Experienced players such as Jan-Lennard Struff (No. 42), Cameron Norrie (No. 49), and Gaël Monfils (No. 55) are also part of the field. The tournament still awaits the confirmation of wild cards and qualifiers, with potential entries including Corentin Moutet, Adrian Mannarino, and Botic van de Zandschulp.

ASB Classic Entry List

Seed*	Name	Current Ranking	Entry Ranking
1	Ben Shelton	21	21
2	Alejandro Tabilo	23	23
3	Sebastian Baez	27	27
4	Francisco Cerundolo	30	30
5	Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard	31	31
6	Flavio Cobolli	32	32
7	Nuno Borges	36	36
8	Alex Michelsen	41	41
	Jan-Lennard Struff	42	42
	Pedro Martinez	43	43
	Luciano Darderi	44	44
	Mariano Navone	47	47
	Jakub Mensik	48	48
	Cameron Norrie	49	49
	Lorenzo Sonego	53	53
	Gael Monfils	55	55
	Roberto Carballes Baena	57	57
	Fabian Marozsan	58	58
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